Eggnog

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: School of Hard Nogs

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (136)

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Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 7 cups

Times:

Prep: 15 min
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Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces bourbon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 egg whites*

Directions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.

Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.

Cook's Note: For cooked eggnog, follow procedure below.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With the mixer running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture.

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Mar El Paso, TX 01-02-2010
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Easy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first attempt at making eggnog. I used the cooked recipe and it worked like a charm. It tastes so great. I used... spiced rum instead of bourbon. I'll never go back to store bought.Read more
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Mary San Marcos, TX 12-31-2009
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DELISH!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

best. eggnog. ever. just don't go light with the nutmeg! also, it is perfect with whiskey, perfectly subtle!
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Jacquie Pompano Beach, FL 12-30-2009
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Alton is a Genius
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed the "cooked" recipe exactly....well, I doubled it. Two days later, I did it again. Back by popular... demand. So very simple, so absolutely delicious. Thanks Alton....and a prosperous and tasty 2010 to you! Read more
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christine New York, NY 12-29-2009
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fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I never made egg nog before, but taped Alton's program, then found the recipe online. I'll never buy store-bought again. ... Fabu!Read more
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Allison k, KY 12-29-2009
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Excellent Homemade Egg Nog
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I prepared the cooked version of this recipe. Fabulous! I made one batch for my kids without the Bourbon and replaced it... with a little Vanilla. I used Wild Turkey American Honey Bourbon for my batch. Outstanding!!!Read more
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Ryan Fort Collins, CO 12-29-2009
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Tasty and Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was my first attempt to make homemade eggnog and this recipe proved to be very easy and tasty. A couple things that are... left out, though, after watching the Good Eats episode: For the cooked version, Alton says he used Pasturized eggs. For the uncooked version, you should use pasturized egg whites. (If you're concerned about food safety, I suppose.)Read more